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Provided by Cavalier County Health District May 1: Warmer days are here—don’t forget to protect your family from ticks, Lyme disease, and mosquitoes. Use repellent, check for ticks after time outdoors, and eliminate standing water around your home.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Interim Health and Human Services Director Pat Traynor, from left, Gov. Kelly Armstrong and first lady Kjersti Armstrong lead state employees on a walk at the Capitol on April 1, 2026. Federal rural health grant dollars are available to support walking programs and other wellness initiatives. (Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
Next round of federal rural health grants to promote fitness, community gardens
Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor
North Dakota schools, local governments and organizations can apply for a combined $3.6 million in grant money now available through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
From newsroom to classroom: Liz Conmy leaves lasting legacy in communications, and education
News Staff
By Borderland Press staff Liz Conmy built a career that bridged small-town journalism, higher education and agriculture, leaving a lasting impact across multiple fields.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Candidates share views in Cavalier County Sheriff’s race questionnaire
Borderland Press Staff
results determined as a result of the general election on Tuesday, November 3. Two candidates filed paperwork to appear on the ballot, and both submitted responses to a questionnaire distributed by “The Borderland Press.” Shawn Brien joined the Cavalier County Sheriff’s office as a deputy in 2023.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Liz Conmy, D-Fargo, speaks during a House Education Committee meeting on Jan. 28, 2025. (Photo by Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)
Fargo lawmaker Liz Conmy dies in Minnesota plane crash
Amy Dalrymple And Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor
State Rep. Liz Conmy, a Democrat from Fargo, died Saturday after a plane crash, North Dakota’s Democratic- NPL Party said Saturday evening.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
City of Langdon, Cavalier County election preview
Sarah Hinnenkamp
Voters across Cavalier County will head to the polls on June 9. The city of Langdon will vote in conjunction with the state and county primary. Several local leaders are seeking re-election while new candidates aim to join city, county, and park boards.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Uncontested races, building levy highlight upcoming Langdon Area School election
Sarah Hinnenkamp
Several school board seats will be on the ballot in the upcoming Langdon Area School District election, though most races are uncontested. For the rural at-large position with a three-year term, Dawn Kruk is running unopposed.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Borderland News BRIEFS
News Staff
Gas prices dip slightly across North Dakota There’s been some relief at the pump over the past week, according to GasBuddy on April 20. The site reports North Dakota gas prices have dropped about 5 cents in the last seven days, bringing the statewide average to around $3.54 per gallon.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Munich School Board election set for June 9
Borderland Press Staff
The Munich School Board election will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at the Munich Ambulance Center. Polls will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving residents the opportunity to vote on school board representation.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
McLaughlin Auctioneers LLC to conduct complete online liquidation of North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival
News Staff
All assets from Norsk Høstfest’s 47-year run — including commercial kitchen equipment, one-of-a-kind Viking art, and industrial equipment — to be sold at no reserve on May 6, 2026 MINOT, N.D., April 2026 — McLaughlin Auctioneers today announced an online liquidation auction for the complete...
Thursday, April 23, 2026